How many airbag complaints does the 2017 Ford Focus have?

NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2017 Focus, making up 2% of the 896 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2017 Ford Focus?

No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls listed for airbags on the 2017 Focus.

What do owners report about airbag problems on the 2017 Focus?

Owners most often report that airbags did not deploy during crashes, including low-speed and moderate-speed impacts, sometimes resulting in injury.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically occur?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 42,350 miles at the time of the reported airbag failure.

Were there injuries linked to airbag complaints on the 2017 Focus?

Yes. NHTSA records 12 injuries and 10 crashes among the 15 airbag complaints filed for this model year.

2017 Ford Focus Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2017 Ford Focus, 2% of its 896 total complaints, tied to 10 crashes and 12 injuries. No airbag-related recall exists for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 42,350 miles.

Airbags complaints: 15; 2% of 896
Crashes reported: 10
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 12
Median mileage: 42,350 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags fail to deploy during moderate-speed frontal or side-impact crashes, even when the other vehicle's airbags deploy.
Airbags fail to deploy in low-speed collisions, including a 5 mph turning impact and a stop-sign crash at 30-35 mph.
The SRS/airbag warning light illuminates intermittently or stays on, sometimes paired with unrelated electrical symptoms like flickering high beams.
Non-deployment events are linked to occupant injuries such as head impacts with the steering wheel or side window and soft-tissue injuries.
Airbag light activation appears alongside braking or acceleration complaints in some reports, though these involve separate components.

When 2017 Ford Focus airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 21, 2018, latest Jul 19, 2024.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2018 to Jul 2024; peak Feb 2020 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2017 Ford Focus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Focus model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201012 (4%)
20116 (5%)
201255 (1%)
201326 (1%)
201432 (1%)
201518 (2%)
201615 (1%)
201715 (2%)
20189 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2017 Ford Focus have?: NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2017 Focus, making up 2% of the 896 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2017 Ford Focus?: No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls listed for airbags on the 2017 Focus.
What do owners report about airbag problems on the 2017 Focus?: Owners most often report that airbags did not deploy during crashes, including low-speed and moderate-speed impacts, sometimes resulting in injury.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically occur?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 42,350 miles at the time of the reported airbag failure.
Were there injuries linked to airbag complaints on the 2017 Focus?: Yes. NHTSA records 12 injuries and 10 crashes among the 15 airbag complaints filed for this model year.